For the past two years, we have not had the opportunity to bite into a soft, delicious, homemade chocolate chip cookie made using the recipe that has been passed down in my family – at least they never tasted the way they used to. Sure, we attempted many times, and, thinking that it was because of the shortening, we even had friends send down some Crisco or pack some in their luggage when they came to visit… but to no avail. The cookies just did not come out the same as when we made them here.
Well, today was the day we have all been waiting for! Felicia, Jacob, and I mixed a batch of cookie dough, placed spoon-sized portions on our cookie sheets, and then popped them in the oven. After waiting for them to cool down, Felicia took a bite and said, “Wow, Mom! These are really good! I don’t even think I need a glass of milk with these!!” Then, 45 minutes later, my hubby stopped in, saw the container full of cookies, grabbed one, took a bite, and said, “Ahhh…they’re back!!”
Oh, the simple things…
Happy baking!!
(And just in case you wanted to know… we figured out it must have been the Chilean sugar – it is much more coarse than the sugar here in the States.)
Exekiel 3:3b (NIV) …So I ate it, and it tasted as sweet as honey in my mouth.
Your turn to share: What is your favorite type of homemade cookie?
February 5, 2008 at 6:40 pm
Oh, my mom and grandma make amazing haystacks. They always sent them to me while I was away at school and they never tasted so good! My mom also makes pumpkin chocolate chip cookies in the fall-yum yum! Now my mouth is watering!
February 6, 2008 at 10:13 am
Cookies! What a great topic! Absense makes the heart grow fonder- and it sounds like your cookies are no exception.
In my family, one kind of cookie stands out from all the others. They are called chocolate jumbos. They are a huge, frosted, chocolate cookie- with molasses and spices, too. Very delicious and a major part of all holiday gatherings. During the rest of the year, my favorite to bake and eat is oatmeal scotchies.
February 6, 2008 at 10:43 am
I love to make chocolate chip cookies with my kids. They love to help measure ingredients and lick the beaters. I hope it’s something they’ll always enjoy as much as I do.
While experimenting one time I made oatmeal cookies with craisins and white chocolate chips. They’ve turned out to be a family favorite.
February 6, 2008 at 11:53 am
Without a doubt……my great grandmother’s Molasses cookies. They have a little bit on instant coffee in them so it’s a little different twist on a classic cookie.
My girls (I have 2) and I made sugar cookie dough yesterday. Today we’ll cut them into hearts. Hopefully it will be fun.
February 6, 2008 at 12:31 pm
After reading your comments, I am hungry for a cup of tea and a GIANT oatmeal cookie.(I like them with craisins too.) However, we are on our way to Mexico, so not a cookie in the house. Maybe Starbucks……..Anyway the guys in our family love chocolate chip and brownies. I have a brownie recipe that is super yummy.
Bye for now
February 6, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Cookies – funny you should mention them as I just got done making a double batch of my children and grand-children’s favorite “Orange cookies.” I made a double batch to put some in the freezer so they could have some after Gramma has gone home. We leave Okla. on Fri. to return to NY and had to leave some of ‘Gramma’s baking” behind.
Chocolate chip comes in a strong second, however. So glad your family is able to enjoy their favorite again. Anxious to see you when we get back to NY.
Blessings to you all!
February 6, 2008 at 2:40 pm
mmm…definitely chocolate chip cookies! and marla makes the best ones (i even got the recipe from her- but they never seem to taste as good)!! and i’m so happy because i actually have some of hers in my cookie jar right now!
this preggers girl may have to go grab one now after reading your blog!
February 6, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Any kind, I love them all!! I am a cookie monster who’ll eat any kind. I love to bake especially molasses cookies. It is a recipe from a scholastic reading cookbook I got in 6th grade! They’re made with sour milk so they come out wonderfully chewy. I just might have to make a batch tonight.
We should start a Sincerely Kristin Cookie cookbook.
Lynda
February 6, 2008 at 3:49 pm
All anybody ever wants around here is Chocolate chip! I love them hot from the oven, or frozen (not too keen on the inbetween!)
I have a few favs of my moms that I never get anymore
chocolate chip with pineapple being the BEST! But these minimalists that I live with won’t even try them!
The other ones are Ranger cookies: a mixture of oats, coconut and cornflakes~ it was the one cookie mom allowed us to eat for breakfast.
February 6, 2008 at 5:34 pm
So, I made a list of your favorites–haystacks, pumpkin chocolate chips, chocolate jumbos, oatmeal scotchies, and was that chocolate chip/brownie cookies, Carol, to look up on a website. I also want to use the thought of cookies to pray for missionary friends in places where some ingredients may not be what they’d hoped for today.
February 6, 2008 at 6:42 pm
I’m so glad that you are able to enjoy those cookies!! My favorite cookies are from an old Betty Crocker cookbook that was my grandma’s. The cookies are called Old Fashioned Cinnamon Jumbles. I don’t make them very often because the recipe uses buttermilk which I usually don’t have unless I plan for it! They are similar to chocolate chip cookies except they are more cakelike. I have also used M&Ms instead of chocolate chips. Before they are put in the oven, cinnamon and sugar are sprinkled on top.
My mom made them often when I was a kid. My brother, sister and I used to sneak dough with our fingertips when she wasn’t looking. (They had to chill in the refrigerator so that gave us ample opportunity…) We always thought she’d never know because we’d try to smooth out the spot where we’d dipped our fingers in. Now that I’m a Mom, I realize that we never fooled her!)
February 6, 2008 at 10:08 pm
I see there are other Ziegler girls weighing in with Great Grandma’s molasses cookies—a favorite in the whole family. My daughter loves them also, so we’re passing that fondness down through the generations. There’s something about recipes like that that evoke special childhood memories of times spent with those we hold dear, and I’m sure that is part of why we love those cookies! You remind us Kristen that the simple things in life are really precious and they’re missing, you realize that! Thanks for the reminder.
February 6, 2008 at 10:29 pm
I agree with the majority here….chocolate chip is the best. I prefer it over any other type of dessert! My favorite recipe doesn’t get made too often….it is way too fattening, but oh so good…..one stick of butter, one stick or margarine, AND one cup of oil!
February 6, 2008 at 10:53 pm
Neat! I’m so glad that you guys figured out that it was only the sugar down there in South America that was causing those cookies to not taste like “the family’s recipe!” Our family’s favorite recipe is ‘Mrs. Davis’ Chocolate Chip Cookies.” Valerie Kettinger gave it to Emily in their high school days. Sadly, I did not inherit any recipes from any family members.
February 7, 2008 at 11:57 am
I used to be roommates with an elderly lady that I took care of. She used to make me the best cookies:Snickerdoodles. They were so good. I used to eat 2 or 3 at a time. When she died in 1999, I think that’s the thing I missed the most about her.
February 7, 2008 at 7:26 pm
I am not the best at making cookies but I am very good at eating them. I love to try to make all different kinds regardless of my skill level. My favorite is any kind I can make with my four year old. I love to bake with her. I am not sure how she manages to get so messy but under the thick layer of flour,sugar caked on her face is a little girl who just want to do what mommy does. She is my Joy.
February 8, 2008 at 6:42 pm
I’m not the greatest baker, but my kids love when I pull out the cookie press and make spritz cookies in a variety of shapes. They’re usually gone before the day is done unless I hide them:)
February 10, 2008 at 4:14 pm
I love to bake! As far as cookies go peanut butter chocolate chip would be a family favorite!
February 12, 2008 at 7:01 pm
My family loves cut-out cookies from my mother-in-law’s recipe. In fact, I just mixed up a batch to make Valentine cut-outs at the request of my grandson. Need to refrigerate overnight so will be baking tomorrow!
February 12, 2008 at 10:57 pm
All this talk about cookies–I want chocolate chip cookies NOW!!
Sorry–just a late night craving–I did send Tim out earlier for ice cream though…a nice warm cookie would taste good with it…yum!!